The report further quantifies the benefits of bikes-taxis in providing affordable and safe first and last-mile connectivity, income augmentation and job-creation
Interestingly, around four out of every 10 Ola Bike trips are taken in small towns
Gadkari had earlier said that driverless cars won't be allowed in India
Firms place bets on business after state proposes legalizing bike-taxis in the satellite township, New Town, near Kolkata
Both Uber and Rapido have an SOS button installed in the app which are monitored by their teams
Bengaluru has emerged as the test location for global taxi hailing apps in India but faces a lack of laws to deal with the service
It added that it would initiate legal action against both firms for not taking permission before launching service